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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 381.66 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 381.66 and 92.20 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 381.66 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/381.66 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 381.66 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 35,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189.05/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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